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With school back in session, it’s no surprise to see your local students (perhaps even one of your own!), kids, or grandkids with backpacks stuffed to the brim with binders, books, and supplies. Naturally, as students mature, so will the positioning of the backpack. Enter middle school or high school, and gone are the days of “double strapping” it (i.e. wearing the backpack on both shoulders) and in come the days of slouching the backpack on one shoulder—the “cool” thing.

How many minutes per day do you spend driving? Research shows that nearly 180 million of us utilize cars as our primary means of transportation—for short trips, long trips, and everything in between. As we have seen over the years, cars come in all shapes, styles, and levels of comfort. What we might be overlooking, however, is how critical the role of the seat may (or may not) play in relation to back pain and discomfort.

Thank you to all who joined us for our August 13th, 2015 webinar with Dr. Leena Guptha, Board Chair, and Nina Kottcamp, HACC Program Coordinator! The HACC team highlighted several key details on how to earn your Associate’s Degree in Health Science. The best part? With proof of current Board Certification, HACC awards 30 college credits for your credential—half of the 61 total degree credits required! A highly valued credential, your Board Certification now saves you anywhere between $7,500 and $8,900 in HACC tuition!

It’s a fact: 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. As a Board Certified Massage Therapist (BCTMB), I’ve worked with many clients experiencing back pain—especially during this time of year, when many of my regular clients share stories of finally finding the courage to clean out the garage or basement, help a friend move into a new place, or plan to move their children to the college dorm. Their productivity is contagious!